World in My Corner (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1956, World in My Corner is a drama film directed by Jesse Hibbs, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. A scrappy fighter from Jersey City named Tommy Shea -- "born in a dump, educated in an alley" -- catches the eye of wealthy businessman, Robert Mallinson, who allows him to train at his Long Island estate. Shea soon falls for Mallinson's daughter, Dorothy, but fears he doesn't have the money to support her in proper style. To get this money, Shea decides to work with crooked fight-promoter Harry Cram, even though this means dropping his honest manager, Dave Bernstein. As the big fight approaches, however, Shea begins to have second thoughts.
Who’s in it. World in My Corner stars Audie Murphy as Tommy Shea, Barbara Rush as Dorothy Mallison, Jeff Morrow as Robert T. Mallison and John McIntire as Dave Bernstein, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, World in My Corner has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch World in My Corner page.
If you liked it. Fans of World in My Corner tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch World in My Corner (1956)?
- In US, World in My Corner is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is World in My Corner worth watching?
- World in My Corner holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in World in My Corner?
- World in My Corner stars Audie Murphy, Barbara Rush, Jeff Morrow, John McIntire and Howard St. John.
- When was World in My Corner released?
- World in My Corner was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.